July 31, 2002

Nina S. Grindstaff

Miss Nina S. Grindstaff, 80, 1200 Spruce Lane, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a short illness.
   Miss Grindstaff was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late I.W. "Wib" and Alice Richardson Grindstaff. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
   Miss Grindstaff was a craft maker. She was a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church and a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens.
   Survivors include three brothers, Parker Grindstaff, Hoover Grindstaff and Donald Paul Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton, and several nieces and nephews.
   These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Hathaway-Percy
  
   GRINDSTAFF -- Graveside service for Miss Nina S. Grindstaff, 80, 1200 Spruce Lane, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 1, in the Grindstaff Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Estep and the Rev. Brooks Peters officiating. Active pallbearers will be Preston Carrico, Timothy Grindstaff, Edward Grindstaff, David Guinn, Carrell Grindstaff and Tim Hardin. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Pine Ridge Care Center, the staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Dr. Scott Caudle and the Carter County Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Friends may also call at the residence of a brother, Donald Paul Grindstaff, 1224 Highway 91, Elizabethton, at any time. To those who desire memorials may be made to the Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 776, Elizabethton, TN 37644. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at hathaway-percy@funeral-plans.com. These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Hathaway-Percy

Ruth M. Potter

   Ruth Marie Whaley Potter, 73, 1645 Buntontown Road, Butler, died Monday, July 29, 2002, at Northside Hospital.
   Mrs. Potter was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Cart and Magie Arnold Whaley. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Charlie Whaley.
   Mrs. Potter was a a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
   Survivors include her husband, Bud Potter, of the home; a son, Lester Potter, Petersburg, Va.; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Linda Hatley.
   Hux-Lipford Funeral Home, 300 West Main Street, Mountain City, (423) 727-9221, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.funeral-plans.com/hux-lipford
  
   POTTER -- Funeral services for Ruth Marie Whaley Potter, 73, 1645 Buntontown Road, Butler, who died Monday, July 29, 2002, will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, from the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Green and the Rev. Doug Ranshaw officiating. Music will be by the Sugar Grove Quartet. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 1, in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mack Holloway, Raymond Campbell, Keith Gregg, Steve Gregg, Luther Whaley and Harold Hatley. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Dugger, George Shoun, Paul Fletcher, Jesse Cable, Ronald Harmon, Larry Shoun, Truman Potter, Charles Fletcher, Taylor Farthing and doctors and nurses of Johnson City Medical Center and Northside Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may also call at the residence of Evelyn and Jessie Cable, 818 Greggs Branch Road, Butler, at any time. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at hux-lipford@funeral-plans.com. Hux-Lipford Funeral Home, Mountain City, is in charge of the arrangements.

July 30, 2002

Hattie B. Hathaway

   Mrs. Hattie Beatrice Meredith Hathaway, 92, 607 Aggie Drive, Orlando, Fla., formerly of 419 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Rio Pinar Health Care, Orlando.
   Mrs. Hathaway was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Robert W. and Minnie Garrison Meredith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Hathaway, February 3, 1983; a son, Jerry E. Hathaway, December 6, 1997; a grandson, Jeffrey Hathaway; two brothers, Ernie Meredith and Dorsie Meredith; and four sisters, Lizzie Belle Reed, Katie Williams, Gretchen White and Elsie Grindstaff.
   Mrs. Hathaway had lived in Florida since December 1998. She was a retired saleslady from King's Department Store, Johnson City, and had served for several years as a Pink Lady at the former Carter County Memorial Hospital and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was a member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton.
   Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald G. and Charlotte Hathaway and Harry and Salle Hathaway, all of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Ruby Donnelly, Merritt Island, Fla.; a brother, Robert Meredith, Elizabethton; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Brian and Wendy Hathaway, St. Cloud, Fla.; and two great-grandchildren, Heather and Kristen Hathaway. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   HATHAWAY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Beatrice Meredith Hathaway, 92, 607 Aggie Drive, Orlando, Fla., formerly of 419 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, July 27, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Donald B. Marshall officiating. Music will be provided by Mrs. Janet Stuart. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Crawford Grindstaff, Ray Williams, Dorsey Reed, Kenny Carter, Richard Butner and Jerry Hubbard. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard White Jr., Greg Hubbard, Hugh Hatfield, Jamie Hubbard, Bob Madgett and her church family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Hathaway Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Belle Martin

   Belle Martin, 84, 1604 Broad Street, Elizabethton, died Monday, July 29, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness.
   Mrs. Martin was a native of Atlanta, Ga., and the daughter of the late Augustus Emerson and Alma Lena Gasaway Lambert. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Martin, July 31, 1985, and by four sisters and a brother.
   Mrs. Martin was a member of Grandview Christian Church, Johnson City.
   Survivors include a granddaughter, Jennifer Martin, Elizabethton; a special friend, Pam Martin, Elizabethton; a son, two sisters and a brother, all of Atlanta, Ga. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   MARTIN -- Funeral services for Belle Martin, 84, 1604 Broad Street, Elizabethton, who died Monday, July 29, 2002, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 1, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Aaron Wymer officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 3, in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gays Mills, Wis. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home. Friends may also call at the residence, 1604 Broad Street, Elizabethton, at any time. Survivors include a granddaughter, Jennifer Martin, Elizabethton; a daughter-by-love, Pam Martin, Elizabethton; a son, two sisters and a brother, all of Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements.

Elbert C. Ritchie

   ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. -- Elbert C. Ritchie, 86, of Clermont, died Saturday, July 27, 2002.
   Mr. Ritchie was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on December 18, 1915 to the late David Elbert Ritchie and Belle Murray Ritchie. He attended Elizabethton High School and graduated from Milligan College in 1953, after serving in the National Guard and the U.S. Navy in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
   Mr. Ritchie was an elementary school teacher and a member of First United Methodist Church of Clermont. He was a life member of the VFW Post #5277 and was past commander of the American Legion South Lake Post #55.
   Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Barbara F. Ritchie, Clermont; a son, Michael Ritchie, Zephyrhills; two daughters, Elberta L. Ritchie and Phyllis R. Smith, both of Wildwood; two brothers, Roscoe Ritchie, Kingsport, Tenn., and Sam Ritchie, Elizabethton; Tenn.; and two sisters, Kathleen R. Bowers and Emma Jean R. Roddy, both of Elizabethton, Tenn. Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.
   Funeral services with Military Honors will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
   Kelly Memorial Funeral Home, 5221 Eighth Street, Zephyrhills, Fla., (813) 782-1535, is in charge of arrangements.

Lena L. Ward

   Lena Lee Ward, 83, 7500 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, Calif., died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at her residence following a brief illness.
   Mrs. Ward was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Ollie Collins and Lula Mae White Pierce. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Evelyn Hobbs and Peggy Ward, a brother, Spencer Pierce, and two sisters, Shirley Pierce and Ruby Broyles.
   Mrs. Ward was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker.
   Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cecelia Root Hunter and Thomas Hunter, Ballwin, Mo.; three grandchildren, Benjamin Hobbs, Sacramento, Calif., Matthew Root, St. Louis, Mo., and Steve Root, Sacramento, Calif.; her former husband, Hobert Ward, Elizabethton; a brother, Haskel Pierce, Butler; and three sisters, Marie Smith and Dorothy Lee, both of Elizabethton, and Ethel Hinkle, Butler. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   WARD -- Funeral services for Lena Lee Ward, 83, 7500 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, Calif., who died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Butler Memorial Cemetery in Butler. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Root and Benjamin Hobbs. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Fireside Room of Tetrick Funeral Home. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Cancer Society, c/o Helen Wilson, 209 S. Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements.

July 29, 2002

William B. Brewer

   William Brooks "Bill" Brewer, 76, 1152 Powder Branch Road, Elizabethton, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
   Mr. Brewer was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Joseph Hampton and Ardie Heaton Brewer. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Jones and Fannie Borders, and four brothers, Arthur, Arnold, Paul and Vernon Brewer.
   Mr. Brewer was retired from the Military, having served two years in the U.S. Army and 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. He retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He also retired due to disability from the Dietary Department of the James H. Quillen VA Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era.
   Mr. Brewer was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Jericho Shrine Temple, Kingsport. He was a member of the Roan Mountain Chapter #29, Order of Eastern Star, Bakersville, N.C., and the Butler Chapter #218, Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of Sims Hill Christian Church.
   Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Arnett Brewer; a daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Tony Clabo, Johnson City; a grandson, Joshua Copeland; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Dennis Blackburn and Edith Bowling, all of Elizabethton, Delia Potter, Roan Mountain, and Aline and Max Webber, Johnson City; and a brother and sister-in-law, Lester and R.L. Brewer, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   BREWER -- Funeral services for William Brooks "Bill" Brewer, 76, 1152 Powder Branch Road, Elizabethton, who died Sunday, July 28, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Rocky Mains officiating. There will be an Eastern Star service following the funeral service. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home. Howard Ensor, piper, will provide music at the cemetery. Active pallbearers and Military Honors will be provided by the Burial Detail from Shaw Air Force Base, Sumpter, S.C. Honorary pallbearers will be T.M. Campbell, Howell Campbell, Johnny Blackburn, Luther Arwood, Tom Shields, Robert Walls, Mack Matherly, Rick Matherly, Jim Johnson, Charlie Arnett, Tom Kyte, Roger Hoilman, Marvin Hyatt, Bill Ritchie and James Garland. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at his residence or at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Tony Clabo, 1979 Powder Branch Road, Johnson City. To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Brewer to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, 950 West Farris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Brewer Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Stella F. Fox

   Mrs. Stella Frances Fox, 82, 907 DeJarnette Street, Elizabethton, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton following a brief illness.
   Mrs. Fox was a native and lifelong resident of Carter County and the daughter of the late J.T. and Viola Harmon Montgomery. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rothie John Fox, January 29, 2000, two sisters, Agnes Lillian Nunley and Marie Montgomery, and five brothers, John Rex Montgomery, James Willard Montgomery, Elbert E. Montgomery, David A. Montgomery and Glen E. Montgomery.
   Mrs. Fox was a member of East Side Baptist Church and was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation with 46 years of service. She was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens.
   Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Steve Cornett, Elizabethton; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Stephenie and Scott Heaton, Hampton; a grandson, Chris Cornett, Elizabethton; three sisters, Margie E. Ashley, Elizabethton, Vera Lou Lowe, Jonesborough, and Laura Alona Williams, Kingsport; and two brothers, George W. "Champ" Montgomery, Elizabethton, and Raymond S. Montgomery, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   FOX -- Graveside services for Mrs. Stella Frances Fox, 82, 907 DeJarnette Street, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, July 27, 2002, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Gale Hartley officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from members of the Brownlow Scalf Sunday School Class of East Side Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Monday at East Side Baptist Church, 1509 Siam Road, Elizabethton. Those who prefer in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mrs. Fox to East Side Baptist Church, 1509 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The family, friends, minister and pallbearers will meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday for the graveside service. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie R. Whitehead

   NEWLAND, N.C. -- Bonnie Ruth Whitehead, 76, Elk River Road, Elk Park, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at a Linville hospital.
   Mrs. Whitehead was born in Butler, Tenn., on May 18, 1926, and was a daughter of Ida Tester Finney and the late Donald Carl Finney. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Ruth Cook, and a granddaughter, Meloney Bowers.
   Mrs. Whitehead was retired from Shadowline Textile Company.
   Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, James W. Whitehead, of the home; a daughter, Carolyn Davis, Banner Elk; a son, James R. Cook, Elk Park; four sisters, Lena Lewis, Barberton, Ohio, Shirley Guy, Boone, Shelby Davenport, Hampton, Tenn., and Peggy Davenport, Butler, Tenn.; and two brothers, Robert Finney and Bill Finney, both of Butler, Tenn. Five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren also survive.
   Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland, (828) 733-2121, is serving the Whitehead Family.
  
   WHITEHEAD -- Funeral services for Bonnie Ruth Whitehead, 76, Elk River Road, Elk Park, N.C., who died Saturday, July 27, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, from the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernest Durops and the Rev. Ray Watson officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, in the Whitehead Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to reins-sturdivant@funeral-plans.com. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland, N.C., is serving the Whitehead Family.

Lena Ward

   Mrs. Lena Ward, 83, 7500 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, Calif., and formerly of Elizabethton, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at her residence.
   Mrs. Ward is being returned to Elizabethton for funeral services and interment. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

July 28, 2002

Betty G. Boone

   Betty Gibbs Boone, 70, of Roan Mountain, died Friday, July 26, 2002, at Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital, Linville, N.C., following an extended illness.
   Mrs. Boone was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Elmer and Ina Winters Gibbs. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Phillip and Dale Gibbs, and a sister, Peggy Gibbs Dugger.
   Mrs. Boone attended Heaton Creek Holiness Church, Roan Mountain. She was a homemaker and a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a member of the American Legion Post #229, Roan Mountain.
   Survivors include her husband, Blaine Boone, of the home; a stepdaughter, Helen B. Fleenor, Hampton; two step-granddaughters and their husbands; four step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Billy Jack Gibbs, Newland, N.C.; one aunt, Sallie Winters Street, Roan Mountain; and one uncle, Bruce Winters of Texas. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, (423) 772-3928, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   BOONE -- Funeral services for Betty Gibbs Boone, 70, of Roan Mountain, who died Friday, July 26, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with the Rev. Zeb Honeycutt, the Rev. Michael Lusk and the Rev. Ronnie Lackey officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Tennessee Melody Boys. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday, July 29, at Johnson Roan View Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Military Honors will be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be Ken Potter, Lawrence Boone, Roger Dugger, Joe Lee Winters, Herbert Winters, Tim Shell and Dean Gibbs. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 8:55 a.m. Monday for the graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence, 125 Floyd Moody Road, Roan Mountain, at any time. Those who prefer in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mrs. Boone to the Roan Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 559, Roan Mountain, TN 37687. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, is in charge of arrangements.

James G. Garland

   James Garfield Garland, 87, 509 Race Street, Elizabethton, died Friday, July 26, 2002, at Greystone Health Care Center, Blountville, following a lengthy illness.
   Mr. Garland was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Quillen and Cressie Blevins Garland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolee Garland, in 1995, and by several brothers and a sister.
   Mr. Garland was a retired employee of the City of Elizabethton Water Department and a former employee of American Bemberg Corporation.
   Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Barbara Garland, with whom he made his home, and several nieces and nephews.
   Mr. Garland will be cremated and a private service held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Carter County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 776, Elizabethton, TN 37644.
   These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Hathaway-Percy

Hattie B. Hathaway

   Mrs. Hattie Beatrice Meredith Hathaway, 92, 607 Aggie Drive, Orlando, Fla., formerly of 419 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Rio Pinar Health Care, Orlando.
   Mrs. Hathaway was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Robert W. and Minnie Garrison Meredith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Hathaway, February 3, 1983; a son, Jerry E. Hathaway, December 6, 1997; a grandson, Jeffrey Hathaway; two brothers, Ernie Meredith and Dorsie Meredith; and four sisters, Lizzie Belle Reed, Katie Williams, Gretchen White and Elsie Grindstaff.
   Mrs. Hathaway had lived in Florida since December 1998. She was a retired saleslady from King's Department Store, Johnson City, and had served for several years as a Pink Lady at the former Carter County Memorial Hospital and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was a member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton.
   Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald G. and Charlotte Hathaway and Harry and Salle Hathaway, all of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Ruby Donnelly, Merritt Island, Fla.; a brother, Robert Meredith, Elizabethton; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Brian and Wendy Hathaway, St. Cloud, Fla.; and two great-grandchildren, Heather and Kristen Hathaway. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Mrs. Hathaway will be returned to Elizabethton for funeral services and interment. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge.

Herman A. Moore

   Herman A. Moore, 90, 155 Sugar Hollow Road, Roan Mountain, died Friday, July 26, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.
   Mr. Moore was a native of Hartwell, Ga., and had lived in Roan Mountain for most of his life. He was the son of the late Coleman Asburn and Kate Sumpter Moore and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sudie Birchfield Moore; two sons, Charlie Moore and Jimmy Lee Moore, in May 2002; two brothers, Howard Moore and Julian Moore; and two sisters, Annie Moore and Martha Moon.
   Mr. Moore was a carpenter and builder and was a member of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church. He was a U.S. Army Infantry Veteran of 14 years, having served during World War II.
   Survivors include his wife, Lillie Thomas Moore, Bakersville, N.C.; four daughters, Velma Ann Howell, Elizabethton, Dolly Sue Buck and Judy Shell, both of Roan Mountain, and Helen Louise Sluder, Unicoi; three sisters, Velma Moore Moon, Elberton, Ga., Katherine Dale of South Carolina, and Margaret Moore of South Georgia; two brothers, Leiland Moore, Athens, Ga., and A.C. Moore, Salem, Ore.; and a special granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer Pohto, Milligan College. Thirteen grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
   These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Hathaway-Percy
  
   MOORE -- Funeral services for Herman A. Moore, 90, 155 Sugar Hollow Road, Roan Mountain, who died Friday, July 26, 2002, were conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Rhododendron Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Mr. Gerald Holly, minister, officiating. Music was by the Streets of Gold Singers. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in the Birchfield Cemetery, Roan Mountain. Military Honors will be accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of a daughter, Judy Shell, 167 Sugar Hollow Road, Roan Mountain, at any time. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at hathaway-percy@funeral-plans.com. These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.

July 26, 2002

Carson F. Dinsmore

   Carson Foster Dinsmore, 64, 173 Hodge Branch Road, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center.
   Mr. Dinsmore was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Enoch and Catherine Blevins Dinsmore. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Shirley Carver, Louise Livingston and Ninah Sue Dinsmore, and a brother, Henry Dinsmore.
   Mr. Dinsmore was a retired farmer and a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
   Survivors include three brothers, Howard Dinsmore and Lawrence Dinsmore, both of Elizabethton, and Grayson Dinsmore of Kentucky; two sisters, June Murray and Lena Shelburne, both of Elizabethton; and two half sisters, Arthie Williams and Sophie Bowers, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   DINSMORE -- Graveside services for Carson Foster Dinsmore, 64, 173 Hodge Branch Road, Elizabethton, who died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Garland Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Wright and the Rev. Charles Wilson officiating. Interment will follow the service. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, will be Wayne Clemons, J.D. Ward, Jimmy Ward, L.D. Livingston, John Garland, Tim May, Scott Dinsmore and Jeff Shelburne. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Sunday School Class of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home any time Friday or Saturday morning. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Dinsmore Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Herman A. Moore

   Herman A. Moore, 90, 155 Sugar Hollow Road, Roan Mountain, died Friday, July 26, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.
   Mr. Moore was a native of Hartwell, Ga., but had lived most of his life in Roan Mountain. He was a son of the late Coleman Ashburn and Kate Smuter Moore and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sudie Birchfield Moore; two sons, Charlie Moore and Jimmy Lee Moore, who died in May 2002; two brothers, Howard and Julian Moore; and two sisters, Annie Moore and Martha Moon.
   Mr. Moore was a member of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church. He was a carpenter and home builder. He served in the U.S. Army for 14 years and was a veteran of World War II.
   Survivors include his wife, Lillie Moore, Bakersville, N.C.; four daughters, Velma Ann Howell, Elizabethton, Dolly Sue Buck and Judy Shell, both of Roan Mountain, and Helen Louise Sluder, Unicoi; three sisters, Velma Moore Moon, Elberton, Ga., Katherine Dale of South Carolina, and Margaret Moore of South Georgia; and two brothers, Leiland Moore, Athens, Ga., and A.C. Moore, Salem, Ore.
   These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Hathaway-Percy
  
   MOORE -- Funeral services for Herman A. Moore, 90, 155 Sugar Hollow Road, Roan Mountain, died Friday, July 26, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, from the Rhododendron Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Mr. Gerald Holly officiating. Music will under the direction of the Streets of Gold Singers. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in the Birchfield Cemetery in Roan Mountain with Military Honors accorded by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Lower Shell Creek Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain. Friends may also call at the residence of a daughter, Judy Shell, 167 Sugar Hollow Road, Roan Mountain, at any time. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at hathaway-percy@funeral-plans.com. These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.

Michael K. Mullins

   Michael Kenneth Mullins, 47, 558 Bunker Hill Road, Bluff City, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at Hospice House of Bristol, Bristol, Tenn., following a brief illness.
   Mr. Mullins was a native of Tampa, Fla., and the son of Bernice Joyce Wilcox Mullins, Elizabethton, and the late Cecil Kenneth Mullins.
   Mr. Mullins was a member of Doe River Baptist Church, Elizabethton. He was self-employed and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Army. He was an avid race car fan.
   Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Belva E. Mullins, of the home; four daughters and a son-in-law, Christine Hopson, Webb, Ala., Karen "Missy" and Lee W. Jr. Mixon, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Tara Summer Timmons, Homestead, Fla., and Jessi Leigh Mullins, Bluff City; and two grandchildren, Kaylee Mixon and Nathan Mixon, both of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   MULLINS -- Funeral services for Michael Kenneth Mullins, 47, 558 Bunker Hill Road, Bluff City, who died Thursday, July 25, 2002, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Ernie Depew, minister, officiating. Private disposition will be conducted at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence, 558 Bunker Hill Road, Bluff City, or at the residence of his mother, Bernice Joyce Wilcox Mullins, 136 Treadway Street, Elizabethton, at any time. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements.

July 25, 2002

Minnie L. Arwood

   Minnie Lee Whisenhunt Arwood, 84, 140 Arwood Hill Road, Hampton, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at her residence.
   Mrs. Arwood was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Isaac and Lillie Royal Whisenhunt. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Allen Arwood, a sister, Millie Tester, a brother, Willie Whisenhunt, and a granddaughter, Amy Kathryn Arwood.
   Mrs. Arwood was a homemaker and a member of Hampton First Baptist Church.
   Survivors include her husband, Jess Willard Arwood; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and George Hickman, Donaldson, Tenn., Joan and Bobby Morgan and Sherry and Billy Smith, all of Hampton; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Ermine Arwood, Elizabethton; and five brothers, Carmon Whisnant, Hampton, Harry Whisnant and Nova Whisenhunt, both of Elizabethton, Reno Whisenhunt, Roan Mountain, and David Whisnant of California. Nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   ARWOOD -- Memorial services for Minnie Lee Whisenhunt Arwood, 84, 140 Arwood Hill Road, Hampton, who died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Archer and the Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Music will be provided by the Rev. Ronnie Campbell. A special "Thank You" to the staff of Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. It was Mrs. Arwood's wish to be cremated. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Arwood Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Carson Dinsmore

   Carson Dinsmore, 64, 173 Hodge Branch Road, Elizabethton, died Thursday, July 24, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center.
   Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge.

Lynn A. Gouge

   Lynn Alden Gouge, 75, 178 Carden Drive, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at his residence.
   Mr. Gouge was a native of Unicoi County and a son of the late Clyde Samuel and Daisy Birchfield Gouge. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaretha Schafranek Gouge, February 12, 2000.
   Mr. Gouge was Medical Retired from the Service, having served in the Army and Air Force, and was a veteran of World War II. He was a former president of the Atlantic Sales Corporation in Germany (a sporting goods business). He had lived in Elizabethton since 1978.
   Survivors include a daughter, Martina Kelly, Chattanooga; a son, Thomas L. Gouge, Hampton; three brothers, Bill Gouge and Tom Gouge, both of Unicoi, and Sam Gouge, Akron, Ohio; two sisters, Nancy Gonzales, Akron, Ohio, and Ann Gouge; and two grandchildren, Ashley Fuller and Thomas Kaiser Franz Gouge.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   GOUGE -- Funeral services for Lynn Alden Gouge, 75, 178 Carden Drive, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Memorial Funeral Chapel. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 26, in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 1:55 p.m. Friday. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Gouge Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Jack B. Hayes

   Jack B. Hayes, 64, 33 Wildwood Lane, Elk Park, N.C., died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness.
   Mr. Hayes was a native of Avery County, N.C., and the son of the late Ernest Fletcher and Hazel Blanche Oaks Hayes. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Hayes.
   Mr. Hayes was a farmer.
   Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Hayes, of the home; a daughter, Armetta Hayes, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Roy and Drema Hayes and Johnny Fletcher and Karen Hayes, all of Elk Park, N.C.; eight grandchildren; a brother, Burnette Hayes, Elk Park, N.C.; and a sister, Frieda Winters, Elk Park, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, (423) 772-3928, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   HAYES -- Funeral services for Jack B. Hayes, 64, 33 Wildwood Lane, Elk Park, N.C., who died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with Mr. Ed DeVault, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Frieda Winters. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Taylor's Chapel Cemetery in Elk Park. Active pallbearers will be Tim Winters, Rick Winters, Keith Hayes, Scott Hayes, Paul Crumley, Phil Potter and Teddy Greene. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. Friday for the graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. Friends may also call at the residence, 33 Wildwood Lane, Elk Park, N.C., at any time. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Mr. Hayes to Avery County Hospice, Newland, N.C. 28657. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, is in charge of arrangements.

July 24, 2002

Minnie L. Arwood

   Mrs. Minnie Lee Whisnant Arwood, 84, 140 Arwood Hill Road, Hampton, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at her residence.
   Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge.

Jack Hayes

   Jack Hayes, 33 Wildwood Lane, Elk Park, N.C., died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at his residence.
   Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, (423) 772-3928, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

Phyllis F. Puckett

   Phyllis Fox Puckett, 65, 323 Sciota Road, Unicoi, died Monday, July 22, 2002, at her residence.
   Mrs. Puckett was a native of Washington County and a daughter of the late Orville Jennings and Katherine Bishop Fox. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Orville Richard Fox.
   Mrs. Puckett moved from Erwin to Lafayette, Ind., at age six and lived there until 1968. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, Lafayette, Ind., and attended Purdue University. She formerly had lived in Elkhart, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Puckett lived in Sarasota, Fla., during the winter months. She was a member of the Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church of Nokomis, Fla.
   Survivors include her husband, Richard Lee Puckett; three daughters, Kimberly Susanne Smith, Texarkana, Texas, Lori Michelle Paquin, Bradenton, Fla., and Kristin Yvonne Hall, Elkhart, Ind.; a son, Richard Scott Puckett, Greenville, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Van Smith, Victoria Smith, Kate Puckett, Kory Puckett, Aaron Puckett, Leah Puckett, Allen Paquin, Lucas Paquin, Danielle Paquin, Adelyn Hall and Emily Hall; and two aunts, Margaret Bristol and Gertrude Bishop. Several cousins also survive.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   PUCKETT -- Funeral services for Phyllis Fox Puckett, 65, 323 Sciota Road, Unicoi, who died Monday, July 22, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Humphrey officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Friday, will be Ivan Smith, Warren Paquin, Tim Hall, Steve Puckett, Jerry Puckett and David Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be Walter VanHuss, David Bishop, Kenneth Bristol, Daniel Fox, Jim Fox, Earl Buchanan and Ed Roe. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Friday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Puckett Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 23, 2002

James C. Combs

   James Cecil Combs, 81, 73 Laurel Crossing Road, Blue Ridge, Ga., died Wednesday, July 17, 2002, at Fannin Regional Hospital, following an extended illness.
   Mr. Combs was a native of Sullivan County and the son of the late John Henry and Willamette Combs. He was also preceded in death by a brother, W.O. Combs, and a grandson, Mark Todd Fortner.
   Mr. Combs was a World War II veteran, serving in the Rhineland Campaign. His decorations included the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Service Star.
   Survivors include two daughters, Ann Fortner and Sandy Groepel, both of Elizabethton; three sons, James Rhuda Combs, Dallas, Texas, Jim Combs, Greenville, S.C., and Billy Combs, Blue Ridge, Ga.; and a foster brother, Richard Maultbay, Elizabethton. Several grandchildren and a great-grandson also survive.
   The North Georgia Honor Guard conducted a Military Honors service on July 19, 2002, at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, Ga. Interment was in Broad Lawn Cemetery, Buford, Ga.

Caila G. Gibby

   Caila Glennis Gibby, 15-month-old daughter of Dante and Christa Gibby, Indian Trail, N.C., died Saturday, July 20, 2002.
   She was the youngest member of St. Stephen United Methodist Church.
   Survivors, in addition to her parents, include a sister, Civanna Gibby, Indian Trail, N.C.; her grandparents, Nancy and Don Shaw, Kathy and Bobby Smith and Jesse and Gloria Childers; her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Childers, Robert Corrales and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith; and her aunts and uncles, Becky Childers, C.J. Shaw, Rese Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Gibby.
   Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at St. Stephen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark King and the Rev. Sally Langford officiating. Her family will receive friends at the church from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. The family asks that memorials may be made to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28204 or to the St. Stephen United Methodist Church, Pastor's Relief Fund, 6800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28211.
   Heritage Funeral Home, Indian Trail, N.C., (704) 821-2960, is in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis F. Puckett

   Mrs. Phyllis Fox Puckett, 323 Sciota Road, Unicoi, died Monday, July 22, 2002, at her residence.
   Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge.

Thomas H. Smith

   Thomas Harrison Smith, 77, 255 Shenandoah Drive, Johnson City, died Sunday, July 21, 2002, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
   Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Poole Smith.
   Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, David A. Smith, St. Louis, Mo., and Craig and Kathy Smith, Johnson City; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and A.J. Gilland, Zuni, N.M.; two grandsons, Eliot and Eric Smith, both of Johnson City; a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Bower Irwin, Fayetteville, N.C.; two brothers-in-law, James L. Poole, and his wife, Betty Sue, and Joe M. Andrews, all of Sparta, N.C.; and two sisters-in-law, Virginia Hash, Sparta, N.C., and Lucy Royall, Roaring Gap, N.C.
   Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Grandview Memorial Chapel in Sparta, N.C. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. An interment service will be held at a later date.
   Grandview Memorial Funeral Home, Sparta, N.C., (336) 372-5621, is in charge of arrangements.

Bobby D. Tester Jr.

   Bobby Dean Tester Jr., 25, 126 Sunnyview Court, Johnson City, died Sunday, July 21, 2002, at St. Joseph's Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., following a brief illness.
   Mr. Tester was a native of Johnson City and the son of Sandra and Bobby Dean Tester Sr.
   Mr. Tester was a member of Johnson City Church of God. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School Class of 1996 and attended Northeast State Technical Community College. He was a restaurant manager and formerly worked at Ryan's Family Steak House and Garden Plaza Hotel. He enjoyed using his vocal talents as a ministry by singing in the church choir and at his graduation.
   He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Irene Berry.
   Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his paternal grandparents, Betty and Hobart Bradshaw, Johnson City; a brother, Brad Anthony Tester, of the home; three aunts and uncles-in-law, Karen and Clark Ellis, Jonesborough, Sharon and Gary Miller and Mary and Lynn Sparks, all of Johnson City; five uncles and four aunts-in-law, Danny and Patty Tester, Gray, Mike and Judy Barry and John and Joyce Barry, all of Johnson City, Frank and Carlene Barry, Watauga, and Danny Barry, Johnson City; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Susan Renfro, Johnson City.
   Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, (423) 610-7171, is in charge of arrangements.
  
   TESTER -- Funeral services for Bobby Dean Tester Jr., 25, 126 Sunnyview Court, Johnson City, who died Sunday, July 21, 2002, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Tetrick Funeral Services, Sunrise Chapel, with the Rev. C. Bryant Collins and the Rev. Danny Tester officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Rev. Leighton Roberts and Bobby's good friend, Chip. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Tetrick Funeral Services, Sunrise Chapel, and at the residence, 126 Sunnyview Court, Johnson City, at any time. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrickjc@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, is in charge of arrangements.

Lillian B. Wilson

   Mrs. Lillian B. Wilson, 69, 308 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, died Monday, July 22, 2002, at her residence.
   Mrs. Wilson was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late George and Matilda Peters Taylor. She was also preceded in death by a son, Frankie Edward Wilson, and by five brothers and two sisters.
   Mrs. Wilson was a retired employee of Siemens of Johnson City. She was a member of Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church but attended the Stoney Creek Baptist Church.
   Survivors include her husband, Edward Wilson; a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Tony Frazier, Elizabethton; four sisters, Mrs. Amanda Eggers, Mrs. Burless Bowers, Mrs. Anna Lee Oliver and Mrs. Genneivee Farmer, all of Elizabethton; two grandchildren, Chandra Taylor, and her husband, Phillip, and Aaron Frazier; and two great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Taylor and Phillip Taylor. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   WILSON -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian B. Wilson, 69, 308 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton, who died Monday, July 22, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Estep and the Rev. Roy Wilson officiating. Music will be provided by Christina Lewis. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, in the Blevins Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Tony Frazier, 312 Peters Hollow Road, Elizabethton. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Wilson Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 22, 2002

Paula M. Solomon

   Paula M. Solomon, 57, 805 Cedar Avenue, Elizabethton, died Saturday, July 20, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness.
   Mrs. Solomon was a native of Sullivan County and had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was the daughter of the late William Paul and Lovely Marie Lyon Solomon and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robin Wayne Forbes, in March 1999.
   Mrs. Solomon was of the Methodist faith. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Carter County Schools and the Lift Academy. She was also a homebound teacher for 14 years. She graduated from Lynn View High School, Kingsport, in 1962, and graduated from ETSU in 1980 with a BA in Education. She was the co-founder of the Carter County Literacy Program.
   Survivors include a special brother-in-law and spouse, Roger and Mary Forbes, Elizabethton, and special friends and soul mates, Linda and Bill Bowling, Rita Ford and Lisa Botts, all of Elizabethton, and Jo Volcker, Bristol.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   SOLOMON -- Funeral services for Paula M. Solomon, 57, 805 Cedar Avenue, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, July 20, 2002, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Tetrick Funeral home, Elizabethton, with the Rev. Darrell Holly officiating. Private disposition will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Carter County Literacy Program, Carter County Courthouse, Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423/542-READ). Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements.
  

July 21, 2002

Selma R. Campbell

   Selma R. Campbell, 88, 624 South Roan Street, Elizabethton, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 20, 2002, at her residence.
   A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Cameron Scalf and Annie Turner Scalf Bowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Campbell, three daughters, Nettie Bates, Sarah Buckles and Anna Faye Reece, one son, Johnny Campbell, and a brother, Harold Scalf.
   Mrs. Campbell was a member of Southside Free Will Baptist Church.
   Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Stewart and Patricia Campbell, Elizabethton, one daughter, Hazel Pauline Campbell, Elizabethton, two sisters, Mary Jenkins and Christine Miller, both of Elizabethton, 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a special friend, Violet Combs, Elizabethton.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-plans.com/Tetrick
  
   CAMPBELL -- Funeral service for Selma R. Campbell, 88, 624 South Roan Street, Elizabethton, who died Saturday, will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2002, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, with the Rev. Steve Burleson officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mary Grindstaff, pianist. Graveside service and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in the Lakeview Cemetery, Butler. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Ornduff, Joe Nelson, Wilson Ornduff and Fred Grindstaff. Everyone will meet at Tetrick Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2002, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, or at the home of the son, Stewart and Patricia Campbell, 163 White Road, Elizabethton, at any time. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-plans.com/Tetrick

Helen V. Guinn

   Mrs. Helen Valerie Guinn, 105 Sutphin Road, Johnson City, died Friday. July 19, 2002, at her home after a long illness.
   Mrs. Guinn was a native of Carter County who had lived all her life in Johnson City, and was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Mamie Ellen Wilson Sutphin. She was the widow of Walter B. Guinn since 1996. Mrs. Guinn was also preceded in death by a brother, George William Sutphin.
   Mrs. Guinn was a retired supervisor for the TPI Manufacturing Company. She was a Methodist.
   Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Bowman, a sister, Betty Edwards, five brothers, Raymond Sutphin, Carl Sutphin, Richard Sutphin, and Steve Sutphin, all of Johnson City, and Jim Sutphin, Gray; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
   Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, is in charge of arrangements.
  
   GUINN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Valerie Guinn, 105 Sutphin Road, Johnson City, who died Friday, July 19, 2002, will be conducted in the South Chapel of the Morris-Baker Funeral Home on Sunday, July 21, at 8 p.m. under the direction of Revs. Roy Cooper and Bill Greer. Special music will be provided by the Cooper Family and Steffey Cole. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and other times at the home, 105 Sutphin Road. A committal service will be held on Monday at the Roselawn Memory Gardens at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Sutphin, Franklin King, Greg King, Jody Hughes, Mike Webb, Charles Sutphin, and Calloway Cousins. Online condolences are available at wwww.morrisbaker.com. Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, is in charge of arrangements.

Jeffrey L. Moffitt

   Jeffrey L. Moffitt 41, 1975 King Springs Road, Johnson City, died Friday, July 19, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following an extended illness.
   A native of Carter County, he was the son of Luther Moffitt, Bluff City, and Willis Marie Clemons Guess, Elizabethton. He was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Diane Moffitt.
   Mr. Moffitt was retired, due to disability, from the Paty Company and attended Grace Fellowship Church, Johnson City.
   Survivors, in addition to his parents, are a step-father, Luther Guess, Elizabethton; three sisters: Judy Moffitt Duncan, Cary, NC, Larissa Guess Walters, Kingsport and Donna Moffitt Ward, Elizabethton; one brother, Arthur Guess, Johnson City; one half-sister and two half-brothers; maternal grandmother, Irene Clemons, Elizabethton; and several nieces and nephews.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-plans.com/Tetrick
  
   MOFFITT -- A memorial service for Jeffrey L. Moffitt, 41, 1975 King Springs Road, Johnson City, who died Friday, will be conducted at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Macil Duncan officiating. Music will be under the direction of Claude Duncan, Jr. Committal service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2002, in the Mausoleum of Peace, Happy Valley Memorial Park, with Mr. Claude Duncan, Jr. officiating. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 1:55 p.m. for the committal service. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-plans.com/Tetrick

Bessie D. Winters

   Bessie Dugger Winters, 95, 120 Flora Dugger Road, Elizabethton, died Friday, July 19, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following an extended illness.
   A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Amanda Nidiffer Dugger. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.H. Winters, a son, Kenneth Ray Winters, a grandson, Justin Sams, and a daughter-in-law, Shirley Winters.
   Mrs. Winters was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
   Survivors include four daughters and one son-in-law, Miss Judy Winters, of the home, Pearl and Ralph Fletcher, Charlotte Nave and Norma Smith, all of Elizabethton, two sons, Roscoe Winters, of the home, and Robert Winters, Elizabethton, 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-plans.com/Tetrick
  
   WINTERS -- Funeral services for Bessie Dugger Winters, 95, 120 Flora Dugger Road, Elizabethton, who died Friday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2002, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, with the Revs. Bill Duncan and Kenneth Kyker officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, for the graveside service. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2002, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home or at the residence at any time, or friends may call at the residence of a daughter, Charlotte Nave, 193 Earl Williams Road. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Diabetes Association, 4004 Hillsboro Avenue, Suite B-216, Nashville, TN 37215. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-plans.com/Tetrick

July 19, 2002

Zora R. Jones

   Mrs. Zora Russell Jones, 92, formerly of 191 Echo Drive, Elizabethton, died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Hermitage Health Center following a brief illness.
   Mrs. Jones was a native of Cranberry, N.C., and had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Nancy Hollaway Russell and was also preceded in death by her husband, C.L. Jones; two brothers; three sisters; two sons, James and Danny Jones; and a daughter, Anna Geneva Jones, March 6, 1995.
   Mrs. Jones was of the Holiness faith and was a homemaker.
   Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jim and Linda Jones, Elizabethton, and Norman Jones, Knoxville, and a daughter and son-in-law, Hazel and Andrew Kennedy, Hampton. Five grandchildren also survive.
   These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Hathaway-Percy
  
   JONES -- Funeral services for Mrs. Zora Russell Jones, 92, formerly of 191 Echo Drive, Elizabethton, who died Thursday, July 18, 2002, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Bewley officiating. Music will be by Jill Kennedy, pianist, and Sally Thomason, soloist. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Hardin Cemetery, Siam Community. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Kennedy, Larry Kennedy, Larry Dean Kennedy, Brian Kennedy, Bobby Cordell, Chad Chambers, Dave Christopher, Bud Johnson and Jerry Hoss. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Hermitage Health Center. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at hathaway-percy@funeral-plans.com. These services entrusted to Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home.

Leroy E. Miller

   Leroy Edward Miller, 72, 254 Main Street, Butler, died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at his residence.
   Mr. Miller was a native of Lansing, N.C., and a son of the late Fred and Rose Blevins Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Miller, November 2, 1997, a son, Danny Miller, and by two brothers and a sister.
   Mr. Miller had lived in Butler for a number of years. He was a retired security guard, mechanic and truck driver. He was of the Christian faith.
   Survivors include four daughters, Loretta Sue Marley, Hampton, Joyce Estep and Kathy Parker, both of Butler, and Sharon Lewis, Elizabethton; two sons, Robert Stout, Elizabethton, and Kenny Miller, Butler; a sister, Carrie Brooks, West Grove, Pa.; 12 grandchildren, including two special granddaughters, Kimberly Parker and Heather Parker; 10 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Jessie Willis, Lansing, N.C.; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Erma; and a special friend, Sandra Potter.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   MILLER -- Funeral services for Leroy Edward Miller, 72, 254 Main Street, Butler, who died Thursday, July 18, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Simcox officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, in the Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Cable, J.L. Walsh, Leonard Arnold, James Parker, Darrell Lewis and Dr. Robert Grindstaff. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Sunday. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Miller Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 18, 2002

Danny W. Runyon

   Danny Wayne Runyon, infant son of Danny Runyon and Patricia Hoilman, 115 Nix Road, Milligan College, died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
   Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his maternal grandparents, Patricia Guinn, Milligan College, and Carl Hoilman, Gray; his paternal grandparents, Ellen Yancey and Steve Brunk, Johnson City; and his maternal great-grandparents, Vance and Pinkey Guinn, Johnson City.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   RUNYON -- Graveside services for Danny Wayne Runyon, infant son of Danny Runyon and Patricia Hoilman, 115 Nix Road, Milligan College, who died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Phil Poston officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

July 16, 2002

Helen L. Brummitt

   Helen Louise Lowe Brummitt, 73, of Pine Ridge Care Center, formerly of Route 4, Elizabethton, died Sunday, July 14, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.
   Mrs. Brummitt was a native of Greene County, but lived most of her life in Carter County. She was a daughter of the late Carson and Ruby McAbee Lowe and was also preceded in death by her husband, George Brummitt, October 16, 1986; a daughter, Tonia Diane Brummitt; a son, Dana Bruce Brummitt; and two sisters, Dorothy Carver and Edith Lyons.
   Mrs. Brummitt was a member of Green Mountain Free Will Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
   Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Larry Brewer, Patricia and Arthur Campbell and Frankie and Leo Edwards, all of Elizabethton, and Sandra and Michael Shidell, Riverside, R.I.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arley and Jean Brummitt, Townsend, Del., and Tim and Vicky Brummitt, Elizabethton; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Fred Lowe, Elizabethton, Franklin Lowe, Hickory, N.C., and Hubert Lowe, Detroit, Mich.; and a sister, Ethel Brummitt, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   BRUMMITT -- Funeral services for Helen Louise Lowe Brummitt, 73, of Pine Ridge Care Center, formerly of Route 4, Elizabethton, who died Sunday, July 14, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Owens officiating. Music will be under the direction of Miss Andrea Childress, soloist. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Lyons Chapel Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be the following grandsons: Brandon Brummitt, Zackery Brummitt, Jeremy Brummitt and Jacob Brummitt, and nephews: Dale Heartly and Michael Brummitt. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday for the graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of a daughter, Patricia Campbell, 1141 Dry Creek Road, Elizabethton, or a son, Tim Brummitt, 109 Earl Williams Road, Elizabethton. For those who prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northeast Tennessee Chapter, 207 North Boone Street, Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie E. Ray

   Elsie Eulala McMahan Ray, 91, formerly of 135 Lynnwood Avenue, Valley Forge Community, Elizabethton, died Monday, July 15, 2002, at Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital, Linville, N.C., following an extended illness.
   Mrs. Ray was a native of Mars Hill, N.C., and a daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Gregory McMahan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Ray, January 29, 1996, two grandchildren, Jay Shell and Rita McClain, and by several brothers and sisters.
   Mrs. Ray was a member of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
   Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Eloise and George Rice, Candler, N.C., Lois and Charles Ragsdale, Hampton, Gladys and Buddy McClain, Roan Mountain, Lillie and Scott Jackson, Rossville, Ga., and Jean and Jesse Irick, Elizabethton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carroll and Faye Ray, Trenton, Ga., Farrell and Carolyn Ray, Chattanooga, and David and Linda Ray, Bryant, Ala.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Harriett Robinson, Mars Hill, N.C., and Iva Dillingham, Asheville, N.C.; and two brothers, Charles McMahan, Mars Hill, N.C., and Denver McMahan, Wilmington, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick
  
   RAY -- Funeral services Elsie Eulala McMahan Ray, 91, formerly of 135 Lynnwood Avenue, Valley Forge Community, Elizabethton, who died Monday, July 15, 2002, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church, Roan Mountain, with the Rev. Bill Jaynes, the Rev. Jerry McClain and the Rev. Chris Irick officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow the funeral service at McClain Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. E.H. Smith, Dr. Robert Allen and neighbors Ed and Shirley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Friends may also call at the residence at any time. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements.

July 15, 2002

Helen L. Brummitt

   Mrs. Helen Louise Lowe Brummitt, 73, of Pine Ridge Care Center, and formerly of Route 4, Elizabethton, died Sunday, July 14, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.
   Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
   Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 North Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, (423) 543-4917, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our Web site at www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick

Alberta H. Gwyn

   Mrs. Alberta Hicks Gwyn, 75, 810 Maple Street, Elizabethton, died Sunday, July 14, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center.
   Mrs. Gwyn was a native of Avery County, N.C., and a daughter of the late Boyd and Etta Potter Hicks. She was also preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
   Mrs. Gwyn had lived in Elizabethton since 1961. She was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church and was a seamstress.
   Survivors include her husband, Clarence Gwyn; a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Danny Williams, Elizabethton; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Raymond and Karen Gwyn, Drexell, N.C., Melvin and Norma Gwyn, Hampton, and Ricky Gwyn, of the home; a sister, Mina Hagie, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, LaDonna Williams, Rebekah Ray, Amanda Gwyn, Jordan Gwyn and Zachary Gwyn; and three great-grandchildren, Kaylin Williams, Kennedy Williams and Casey Williams. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  
   GWYN -- Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta Hicks Gwyn, 75, 810 Maple Street, Elizabethton, who died Sunday, July 14, 2002, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 15, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hendrich officiating. Music will be provided by the Oak Street Baptist Church Quartet. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, will be Stewart Hagie, Paul Hagie, Allen Gwyn, Ronnie Gwyn, Junior Potter, Mike Rankin, Arnold Hicks and Jerry Hicks. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Gwyn Family at mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.